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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.77, 530.52 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.77, 530.52 and 245.23 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.77 : 530.52 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.77/530.52 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.77x = 530.52 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.77x = 130,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,099.42/353.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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